Keeney Lake Dam

BRUSH CREEK· Crawford, Missouri· Built 1976· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Keeney Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Missouri. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1.7% in MO)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage96 acre-ft
Normal Storage46 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area450 sq mi
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)
NID IDMO31304

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No

Ownership

NORMAN KEENEY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keeney Lake Dam?

Keeney Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Keeney Lake Dam?

Keeney Lake Dam is owned by NORMAN KEENEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keeney Lake Dam built?

Keeney Lake Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Keeney Lake Dam?

Keeney Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Keeney Lake Dam?

Keeney Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.